At least five people died of heatstroke during an air show in Chennai, India, attended by 1.5 million people for the Indian Air Force’s 92nd anniversary. The event, held at Marina Beach, saw overcrowding and inadequate organization, with stampedes at train stations and a lack of drinking water. Temperatures reached 35°C, causing dozens to be hospitalized. Local reports highlighted long distances spectators had to walk due to congestion, with transport systems overwhelmed for hours.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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